A Manhattan woman finds herself in trouble following an arrest on Wednesday evening in Manhattan. Mandy Torres, 44, was arrested just after 7:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Griffith Drive on a charge of aggravated burglary by dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence or sex. Torres was booked into Riley County Jail on a bond of $15,000. She remains confined at the time of this report.
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A fire caused a loss of more than $50,000 to a garage on the east side of Manhattan Wednesday morning. The fire at 2017 Green Ave. started in the 1996 Ford Bronco parked in the detached garage and spread to the rest of the structure. The Manhattan Fire Department dispatched crews a 11:27 a.m., and on arrival they found heavy smoke showing from the garage. Twelve firefighters on three trucks contained the fire within 10 minutes, and the last units cleared out around 1:30 p.m. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
A Manhattan man sustained life-threatening injuries after another man shot him in apparent self-defense in the parking lot of the Douglass Center Wednesday evening. Riley County Police Department spokeswoman Ashley Tokoi said in a written release officers responded to the report of shots fired in the 900 block of Yuma Street around 7:57 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 23-year-old man shot in the parking lot. Tokoi said RCPD’s early investigation points to the shooter being a 26-year-old man who acted in self-defense. Police think there is little to no relationship between the two men, and the shooting appears…
Segments 1 and 2 Lt. Col. Matthew Burton, Battalion Commander of 2-34 Armor, Rob Hart for Fort Riley Education Services and Deb Shelkey from the Transition Assistance Program Segments 3 and 4 Manhattan Housing Authority executive director Aaron Estabrook and executive director for Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills Josh Brewer
Officers filed a report of aggravated assault on October 9, 2024, at approximately 11:05 a.m. in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. Officers listed a 50 year old male as the victim when it was reported. A known subject spit in his face. Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary on October 9, 2024 at approximately 4:17 p.m. in the 100 block of East Butterfield Rd. Officers listed a 55 year old male as the victim when it was reported. A known subject entered the victim’s residence without permission with a weapon. Officers filed a report of an injury…
By Toby Hammes Outside of a last-second win against Hays, Manhattan High football has seemingly gone through the 2024 season untouched. Yielding a perfect 5-0 record with back-to-back shutouts, the Indians are ready for a test. Enter Wichita Northwest. The Grizzles are unscathed as well, putting two perfect records on the line at Bishop Stadium on Friday. Manhattan ranks No. 3 in the Kansas’ 6A media rankings while Northwest is just behind at No. 4. It’s the only game in Kansas between two undefeated squads this week. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
RCPD responded to the scene of a shooting in the 900 block of Yuma Street on Wednesday around 9 p.m. The department posted on Facebook that one person was shot and transported to Via Christi for treatment of their injuries. It was believed to be an isolated incident and there were no additional details available. Officers also believe that there is no active threat to the public. The road was blocked off for several hours and as more details emerge, stay tune to News Radio KMAN.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – The entirety of the 2024-25 K-State women’s basketball schedule will be televised by ESPN and FOX platforms, broadcast partners of the Big 12 Conference and Kansas State. Kansas State has been selected for four games on either ESPN, ESPN2, or FOX as part of the Big 12 television package. The four games are: Thursday, January 30, against Iowa State at 7 :30 p.m., on ESPN, Monday, February 17, at West Virginia at 1 p.m. (CT), on FOX, Monday, February 24, against Baylor at 6 p.m., on ESPN2 and Sunday, March 2, at Iowa State at 3…
Local, state, and federal officials are celebrating the reopening of the Linear Trail and the Phase 1 completion of the $46 million Manhattan Levee Project. On Wednesday morning, residents and politicians gathered at Hayes Drive and Casement to witness the official unveiling of the two projects. Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran spoke at the ceremony, saying the projects mark an important step toward protecting $1.2 billion in critical infrastructure from flooding. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 323 Rock Creek Schools Superintendent Joan Simoneau, USD 320 Wamego Schools Superintendent Rob McKim and Manhattan Area Technical College president Jim Genandt.